This bill aims to enhance the statewide data sharing system for secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions in Florida. It introduces a definition for the "statewide data sharing system," which will be accessible to law enforcement agencies for conducting queries of shared pawn data at no cost. The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes, including recordkeeping and reporting requirements for secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers, mandating that transaction information be electronically transmitted to law enforcement for inclusion in the statewide data sharing system. Notably, it specifies that secondhand dealers and secondary metals recyclers must provide transaction records electronically within a specified timeframe, while also allowing law enforcement to request original transaction forms for criminal investigations.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language to clarify the responsibilities of secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers regarding recordkeeping. It replaces the term "must" with "shall" in several instances to emphasize compliance, and it establishes that electronic records should not include the price paid for items. The bill also stipulates that if law enforcement provides the necessary software, dealers and pawnbrokers are required to electronically transmit their transaction data. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
S 1582 c1: 538.19
S 1582 c2: 538.04, 538.19